Monday, January 26, 2015

"Sex Trafficking in the USA premieres onPBS, Monday, January 26 at 10/9c. Don't miss Nicholas Kristof, Ashley Judd, Malin Akerman and Blake Lively visiting Nashville, Chicago and Boston to find out how we can end trafficking in America."

"From the best-selling authors and creators of Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide comes a compelling new book and documentary film, A Path Appears. In the book A Path Appears, coming September 23, Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn provide a unique and essential narrative about making a difference in the world — and a roadmap to becoming a conscientious global citizen. The PBS documentary series premiering in January 2015 examines the struggles women face in the United States and abroad, and the inspiring individuals working with them to create effective solutions."A PATH APPEARS

Nightline covered this on 1/23 with Diana Sawyer, former anchor returned to investigate and team up with Nicholas Kristof to preview and explore this happening in various U.S. cities ... actually everywhere. {I am unable to view this, as often happens, because I'm out of the country}

“Sometimes the chance to make a difference comes in unexpected ways and places.”

Saturday, January 3, 2015

I finally remembered to share this before the month passed and the events were over! HumanTrafficking Awareness Month started in 2007, when the U.S. Senate designated January 11th as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Although it is a U.S. initiative, the United Nations has begun to highlight this topic and working towards global awareness.

"We, the undersigned, are gathered here today for a historic initiative to inspire spiritual and practical action by all global faiths and people of good will everywhereeradicate modern slavery across the world by 2020 and for all time.

In the eyes of God, each human being is a free person, whether girl, boy, woman or man, and is destined to exist for the good of all in equality and fraternity. Modern slavery, in terms of human trafficking, forced labor and prostitution, organ trafficking, and any relationship that fails to respect the fundamental conviction that all people are equal and have the same freedom and dignity, is a crime against humanity.

We pledge ourselves here today to do all in our power, within our faith communities and beyond, to work together for the freedom of all those who are enslaved and trafficked so that their future may be restored. Today we have the opportunity, awareness, wisdom, innovation and technology to achieve this human and moral imperative."

I've noticed a few trailers like the following for new movies out and other documentaries, making us more aware of how this is happening right where we live (USA) and other places, as well. Of course, in 3rd world countries, but don't loose sight that it's happening all over the world. "In Plain Sight" (below) will be release publicly to coincide with this month in 2015. There is a 31 Day devotional and study guide to help us understand God's heart for the vulnerable and broken in our world. "8 Days" is another release (2014) and the proceeds go to antitrafficking organizations and safe houses across the USA.{Justice Speaks was one of the first organizations that premiered "8 days"} Learn more about this film at "Find Amber".

Monday, December 1, 2014

I have set these up now for every month, hopefully so I won't miss them ... and I remain AWARE of each one that concerns me personally and should for the rest. If I become aware of more I will try to add them here (the 1st of every month).

DO THEY SEE JESUS IN ME?

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We were ALL made for a mission...God has a unique purpose & plan for everyone.

ALL MONTH, Every Week, Every Day...it's a lifetime experience!

This is where we share MISSIONS that have been placed on our hearts or in our lives. For God has given each of us a purpose & a unique plan to fulfill.

If you are new to Mission4Monday, please click here for more info.

A very special thanks to those of you (you know WHO you are) that faithfully have posted a MISSION4MONDAY whether you remember to link or not I appreciate it and if you are a regular and I notice, I have been linking you to the LINKY!

You are welcome ALWAYS to leave in the current comments a link to anything you share MISSION wise.

Thank you for placing M4M button on your posts, I so appreciate it! YOU each have presented FABULOUS ideas weekly!

Nancie was a participant in the very beginning, but unable to currently blog actively. Yet she still has much good material to read in her previous posts along her sidebar of a worldwide health mission.

Mission 4 Monday sadly ended last year as a meme, but I continue to share here and I know others also share various MISSIONS, especially the people above. Check them out!!! Encourage and perhaps join us.

Since my life is a MISSION, I share whenever I can. There are many of you, who do community involvement/church events, volunteer opportunities or know missionaries that you could share to motivate others. Motherhood and Homeschooling are MISSIONS and callings!!!

Thank you ALL for participating when you were able & sharing your mission & heart with us!

I still believe that each one of us "were made for a mission" and an opportunity crosses our path each week to serve others as a MISSION. Open your eyes & see the needs around us!

I still believein the great value & worth of sharing MISSIONS!

I still believe that you do not have to be a missionary "sent out in the world" to be a missionary. Your home, your neighborhood, your community is filled with needs to be met with the passion & compassion of Jesus Christ. One day a week or month, take the time. It may be the first "short term" mission that God moves in you & touches others with His love.

I still believe"all" that Rick Warren shared in "The Purpose Driven Life" especially Purpose #5!WE WERE MADE FOR A MISSION!

I still believethat I will continue to share MISSIONS put on my heart right here.

"God has given you a Life Message to share..."

and I know that HE gave me a LIFE MESSAGE andI hope to share that through what I post here. I will continue to update on ministries as I have and those in my sidebar.

Tears of the Saints

I needed to remove the Vimeo because it says for PRIVATE USE! It's still worth seeing and all of the others available through Mission Mobilizer. It looks like "Tears of the Saints" is no longer available.

So I have replaced it with this song by Leeland & YouTube by lkittycat

IN THE PAST HOUR:

1625 children were forced to live on the streets

1667 children died from malnutrition or disease

115children became prostitutes

257 children were orphaned because of HIV/Aids.

It gets worse...

2 billion people in the world today have never ever heard of Jesus. 1% of missions financial support, goes to reaching those unreached people. 30,000 people starve to death every day.

Mission4Monday is no longer just a meme but my blog on MISSIONS

About Me

Born in St. Paul, MN. My home is in Stillwater, MN but now most of the time I have been called to live in Mexico with my family of 4 dogs.
My REAL passion is JESUS Christ! I love the Mexican people, culture and Spanish language. I am living my Purpose Driven Life and have a vision of seeing God's children freed from injustices, poverty, hopelessness, and saved by the aMazing Grace of God!